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Bishop DiMarzio's weekly column

PAST COLUMNS:


2008

October 4, 2008: True Political Responsibility

September 27, 2008: Prayer, Action Vs. Addiction

September 20, 2008: Ongoing Education in the Faith

September 13, 2008: Concern for Our Schools

September 6 , 2008: Judging the Candidates

August 30, 2008: Faithful and Good Citizenship

August 23, 2008: Onging Efforts at School Planning

August 16, 2008: Feast of the Assumption

August 9, 2008: Pauline Year Opportunities

August 2, 2008: The Catholic Vote

July 26, 2008: The Church Is Forever Young

July 19, 2008: The Effects of Sexual Abuse

July 12, 2008: 'Humanae Vitae' Follows Natural Law

July 5, 2008: Church Is Target of Legislation

June 28, 2008: The Year of St. Paul

June 21, 2008: Demands of Faithful Citizenship

June 14, 2008: 'Father' A Title Like No Other

June 7, 2008: Exciting Moments at Graduations

May 31, 2008: Taking Issue with Same-Sex Marriage

May 24, 2008: Celebrate Priests-, Religious Jubilarians

May 17, 2008: Pilgrimage Was Prayerful Experience

May 10, 2008: A Tradition of Communicating

May 3, 2008: Join Us at the Eucharistic Congress

April 26, 2008: A Remarkable Visit

April 19, 2008: Privileged to Welcome the Pope

April 12, 2008: Finding Laborers for the Vineyard

April 5, 2008: A Fall From Grace

March 29, 2008: Bishop Addresses Brother-Priests

March 22, 2008: We Also Will Be Raised

March 15, 2008: Reconciliation with the Jewish People

March 8, 2008: The Future of Evangelization

March 1,. 2008: The Joy of Visiting Parishes

Feb. 23, 2008: Mortgage Crisis

Feb. 16, 2008: United in Faith, Sharing in Love

Feb. 9, 2008: Return to Lourdes

Feb. 2, 2008: 100 Years of The Tablet

Jan. 26, 2008: The Plan for Preserving Our Schools

Jan. 19, 2008: Christian Unity in Action

Jan. 12, 2008: Invitation to a Religious Vocation

Jan. 5, 2008: From Many, One Family of God




2007

Dec. 29, 2007: A Message of Peace!

Dec. 22, 2007: God Is Here and Waiting!

Dec. 15, 2007: The Gift of Hope

Dec. 8, 2007: God With Us

Dec. 1, 2007: Distinctions Among Life Issues

Nov. 24, 2007: From Babel to Pentecost

Nov. 17, 2007: CCHD Helps People Help Themselves

Nov. 10, 2007: Called to Share the Gift of Life

Nov. 3, 2007: Do Not Be Afraid

Oct. 27, 2007: Caesar's Coin

Oct. 20, 2007: We Are A Mission Church

Oct. 13, 2007: Undocumented in the Driver's Seat

Oct. 6, 2007: Creating a Culture of Life

Sept. 29, 2007: The Root Causes of Migration

Sept. 22, 2007: Recovery From Addiction

Sept. 15, 2007: Catechesis Is More Than Doctrine

Sept. 8, 2007: What Makes Our Schools Catholic

Sept. 1, 2007: Time to Remember, Time to Recommit

Aug. 25, 2007: Faith-Centered Schools

Aug. 18, 2007: Lesson from the Tornado

Aug. 11, 2007: The Mass in Latin

Aug. 4, 2007: No Retreat from Ecumenism

July 28, 2007:The Bishop's Driving Rules

July 21, 2007: Reporting on Iraqi Refugees

July 14, 2007: Feasts and Festivals of Summer

July 7, 2007: Summer: A Time for Re-Creation

June 30, 2007: Liberty and Justice for All

June 23, 2007: Take Time This Summer to Read

June 16, 2007: Reparation to the Sacred Heart

June 9, 2007: Voice Opposition to Same-Sex Unions

June 2, 2007: God Wills All to Be Saved

May 26, 2007: The New Pentecost

May 19, 2007: No Church Without Holy Orders

May 12, 2007: A New Plan for Communications


May 5 , 2007: Protecting Children

April 28, 2007: Pray for Vocations

April 21, 2007: Salute to the Finest and Bravest

April 14, 2007: Reflection on Eucharist, Priesthood

April 7, 2007: We Reaffirm Our Faith


March 31, 2007: The Holiest Week of the Year

March 24, 2007: Vote on the Issues

March 17, 2007: Marriage as Covenant

March 10, 2007: Commitment Is Needed in Marriage

March 3, 2007: Respectfully, Mr. Mayor, We Disagree

February 24, 2007: Constant Renewal of the Church

February 17, 2007: Prayer, Penance and Works of Charity

February 10, 2007: Even Illness Has a Purpose

February 3, 2007: Quality Time with The Tablet

January 27, 2007: Jesus Is the Reason for Our Schools


January 20, 2007: 'That We All May Be One'

January 13, 2007: Challenging News About Vocations


January 6, 2007: Welcoming Migrant Families


2006

 

December 30, 2006: The Heart of Peace

December 23, 2006: Come to the Manger

December 16, 2006: Understanding Human Sexuality


December 9, 2006: God's Plan for Married Love

December 2, 2006: Reception of the Eucharist

November 25, 2006: Christ the King - Source of Our Unity

November 18, 2006: Keep Meaning of Eucharist in Focus

November 11, 2006: Our Union With the Deceased

November 4, 2006:Mary, the Cause of Our Joy

October 28 , 2006:Preparing for Election Day

October 21 , 2006: Same-Sex Marriage Is a Contradiction

October 14 , 2006: The Human Factor in Procreation

October 7 , 2006: Focusing on Our Lady and the Rosary

September 30 , 2006: An Invitation to Dialogue

September 23 , 2006: Recovery Sunday and Family Day

September 16 , 2006: Families and the New Evangelization

September 9 , 2006: Faith Formation

September 2, 2006: On Immigraton and Work

August 26, 2006: New Servants of the Gospel

August 19, 2006: Successors to the Apostles

August 12, 2006: Blessed Will Be the Peacemakers

August 5, 2006: Portrait of a Pastor

July 29, 2006: Protection for Human Embryos

July 22, 2006: Talking With Our Priests

July 15, 2006: The Tradition of Mount Carmel

July 8, 2006: A Delicate Balance

July 1, 2006: The Land of Opportunity

June 24, 2006: Report from the Bishops' Meeting

June 17, 2006: Caring for the Sick

June 10, 2006: Our New Auxiliary Bishops

June 3, 2006: Seeking Dialogue on Religion

May 27, 2006: The Joy of Priesthood

May 20, 2006: Lay Leadership Formation

May 13, 2006: Covering the Uninsured

May 6, 2006: Your Voice Was Heard

April 29, 2006: New Springtime for the Church

April 22, 2006: The Betrayal of Judas

April 15, 2006: We Await the Resurrection

April 8, 2006: Peace Be With You

April 1, 2006: A Distraction Called 'Da Vinci'

March 25, 2006: Reject Immoral Immigration Reform

March 18, 2006: Parents Need Education Tax Credits

March 11, 2006: Welcoming Our Newest Members

March 4, 2006: The Annual Catholic Appeal

February 25, 2006: The Compassionate Gaze of Jesus

February 18, 2006: The Great Gift of the Diaconate

February 11, 2006: Appreciating That God Is Love

February 4, 2006: We Are A Sacramental Church

January 28, 2006: Schools You Can Believe In

January 21, 2006: The March for Life

January 14, 2006: Christian Unity Begins with Prayer

January 7, 2006: Justice for Immigrants


2005

December 31, 2005: Peace Depends on Truth

December 24, 2005: We Keep Christ in Christmas

December 17, 2005: New Round of Parish Visitations

December 10, 2005: Update on Priestly Vocations

December 3, 2005: Preparing for the Birth of a Baby

November 26, 2005: National Religious Experience

November 19, 2005: Breaking the Cycle of Poverty

November 12, 2005: Planning Will Mean Changes

November 5, 2005: Mystery of Creation

October 29, 2005: The Consequences of Pornography

October 22, 2005: Homily Closing Year of the Eucharist

October 8, 2005: Diocesan Family United in Prayer

October 1, 2005: Dialogue Across the Pond

September 24, 2005: Oligatory Works of Mercy

September 17, 2005: Called to be Catechists

September 10, 2005: Our Response to Katrina

September 3, 2005: Work, John Paul II and Catholic Teaching

August 27, 2005: An Inspiring World Youth Day

August 25, 2005: Truly Grateful for Generous Hearts

August 13, 2005: Mary, Our Model for Living

August 6, 2005: Many Needs in Haiti

July 30, 2005: Natural Ways to Plan Families

July 23, 2005: 'Brooklyn, It's a Great Diocese'

July 16, 2005: Reincarnation Is a Confused Notion

July 9, 2005: The Effects of Original Sin

July 2, 2005: A Campaign for Immigration Reform

June 11, 2005: Preserving Catholic Health Care

June 18, 2005: Science and Morality Go Together

June 25, 2005: The Rev. Billy Graham's Crusade

June 4, 2005: Ordination Day

May 28, 2005: Honoring Religious Educators

May 21, 2005: Living the Grace of Our Baptism

May 14, 2005: Clearer Position on the Death Penalty

May 7, 2005: Securing an Education for the Future

April 30, 2005: Our New Pope

April 23, 2005: Make Good Better, Better Best

April 16, 2005: Building God's Kingdom

April 9, 2005: The Legacy of Pope John Paul II

April 2, 2005: Suffering and Death Lead to Glory

March 26, 2005: Jesus Stays With Us in the Eucharist

March 19, 2005: A Visit to South Africa

March 12, 2005: Marriage Is Essential to Evangelization

March 5, 2005: How Catholics Can Influence Policy

February 26, 2005: Make Generosity Part of Lenten Sacrifice

February 19, 2005: Reorganizing Schools No Easy Task

February 12, 2005: Lent is a Time for Renewal

February 5, 2005: Radical Witness to the Gospel

January 29, 2005: Faith in Every Student

January 22, 2005: Join the March for Life

January 15, 2005: A Dialogue for Unity

January 8, 2005: Vocation Recruiting Begins with Prayer

January 1, 2005: Our Diocese of Immigrants


2004

December 25, 2004: God Is With Us

December 18, 2004: Christmas Is a Time to Give Witness

December 11, 2004: Mary's Role in Evangelization

December 4, 2004: Mary Was Unlike Any Other Person

November 27, 2004: Thanksgiving and the Eucharist

November 20, 2004: Reversing the Trend of Poverty

November 13, 2004: The Gift of One's Own Blood

November 6, 2004: The Responsibilities of a Bishop

October 30, 2004: Through Mary to Jesus

October 23, 2004: Conscience Guides Your Vote

October 16, 2004: A Visit with the Holy Father

October 2, 2004: Catholic High Schools Guide Life's Journey

Sept. 25, 2004: Report on Migration Meeting in Cairo

Sept. 18, 2004: Making Our Votes Count

Sept. 11, 2004: Toll-Free Number to Report Sexual Abuse

Sept. 4, 2004: Labor Day Reflections

August 28, 2004: Back to a New School Year

August 21, 2004: Getting to Know the Diocese

August 14, 2004: Sex and Gender Are Different

August 7, 2004: A Church of Communion

July 31, 2004: Violence Against the Church

July 24, 2004: The Importance of Language

July 17, 2004: A New Vision for Catholic Schools

July 10, 2004: Migration Through the Eyes of Faith

July 3, 2004: The Church and the State

June 26, 2004: Change and the Assignment of Priests

June 19, 2004: Proper Dress at Mass

June 12, 2004: New Organizational Chart

June 5, 2004: The Catholic Politician's Conscience

March 6, 2004: The Catholic's Role in Political Life


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